Stonecutter

April Higney
Stonecutter you must be, as you chisel and hammer away at the heart of me,
but I take on new form, smooth an inlay of fragmented pieces...a path along a sunlit walk that leads to the forest of evergreen.

Stonecutter you must be, as you chisel and hammer away at the soul of me,
but I take on new form, as I align a wall covered in clinging, flowering vines, an entrance to an aviary filled with bird song and lovers hand in hand.

Stonecutter you must be, as you chisel and hammer away at every part of me, but I take on new form, engraved in statuary, a fountain flowing gentle waters, whereas children toss pennies to cast a wish.

Stonecutter you must be, as you chisel and hammer away at the life of me,
a grave marker, but I take on new form, as I emerge in the life of grassy fields and wildflowers, breath of breeze along a meadow, embracing what once was, and what always will be,
love within, heart and soul's immortality.

Published by April Higney

A love for writing poetry for many years. Main concepts are based upon past/present/future struggles & issues of life and relationships, love and family. I am strongly passionate about entwining my heart & s...  View profile

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  • Lee Hansen8/18/2010

    Beautifully written.

  • Charlotte Kuchinsky7/29/2010

    Love this concept.

  • Wiley Vaughn7/9/2010

    Pick your stone cutter carefully!

  • Langley Cornwell7/8/2010

    That's right sister. Take on new and beautiful form.

  • Faith Draper7/7/2010

    Oh April think this is going to be one of my favorites of your work - the two meanings combine beautifully.

  • Lorraine Yapps Cohen7/3/2010

    Stone cutter. You're not talking about cutting stones. Moving poetry.

  • Carrie Matilda7/2/2010

    What a touching--moving poem.

  • Sondra C6/30/2010

    Very interesting and well written!

  • Mike Hatz6/30/2010

    Most excellent work as always, April!

  • Yvonne Leehelen Dowell6/29/2010

    I think like you! I love it!

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